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Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Anoxomat Anaerobic System Offers Clinical Laboratories “Green” Advantages Over Gas-Bag Methods That Generate Hazardous Waste

Advanced Instruments announced that its AnoxomatTM Anaerobic System for the laboratory cultivation of bacteria provides important “green” advantages over gas-bag methods that generate large quantities of hazardous waste.

“The Anoxomat system is an ideal solution for clinical laboratories desiring ‘green’ alternatives that eliminate hazardous waste generation, handling, and cost,” said Anthony Pappas, North American Sales Manager, Advanced Instruments.

In less than 3 minutes, the Anoxomat creates anaerobic and microaerophilic environments in reusable jars with no hazardous gases or materials. By contrast, gas bags require that each consumable plastic bag be disposed of after a single use, and then processed as hazardous waste at considerable trouble and expense.

“We estimate that a lab employing gas bags can generate up to several hundred pounds of hazardous waste per year as it grows bacterial cultures,” said Pappas. “With the Anoxomat, there is no hazardous material produced and the jars can be reused for years and then recycled.”

In addition, there are significant savings in reduced gas costs. “The Anoxomat was an easier operation … on gases alone. In the first year of operation, it probably saved us around $8,000 over gas bags,” said Frank Hollis of Hackensack Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey.

The Anoxomat system is highly efficient and cost-effective at cultivating pathogens and attaining growth performance that equals or exceeds that of gas bags. In addition, a built-in quality assurance system tests for leaks before incubation. The system checks whether the catalyst is capable of achieving the desired conditions and warns if there is a threat of failure.

To learn more about Anoxomat’s green advantages, visit the Advanced Instruments Web site at www.aicompanies.com or call +1 800.225.1620 or +1 781.320.9000.

About Advanced Instruments, Inc.

Founded in 1955, Advanced Instruments, Inc. (www.aicompanies.com) is the world’s largest supplier of freezing-point cryoscopes and osmometers used in dairy, clinical, and pharmaceutical laboratories. The company is also a leading supplier of analytical instruments for the food and industrial microbiology markets. Based in Norwood, Massachusetts, U.S.A., the company also produces Fiske® Associates brand diagnostic instruments and operates Spiral Biotech, Inc., D & F Control Systems, Inc., Mart® Microbiology, and Delta Instruments as wholly owned subsidiaries. A worldwide network of direct sales people and independent distributors supports Advanced Instruments’ products.

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Public Relations contact, Boston: Don Goncalves, dgoncalves@tizinc.com, 781-793-9380, for Tiziani Whitmyre Inc., http://www.tizinc.com/public-relations

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Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

Spiral Biotech to Introduce New Autoplate Spiral Plating System

NORWOOD, MASS. – March 17, 2009 - Spiral Biotech, an Advanced Instruments company, will introduce its new Autoplate® Spiral Plating System – which delivers faster cycle times, a touch screen display, and self-cleaning features that boost processing speed and efficiency in microbiology laboratories – at The American Society for Microbiology’s (ASM) General Meeting in May, 2009.

“The introduction of the new Autoplate represents a major advancement in spiral plating technology,” said Anthony Pappas, National Sales Manager, Advanced Instruments (http://www.aicompanies.com/).

“The new Autoplate features 50 percent faster cycle times – 30 seconds as opposed to one minute – a new Windows® CE-based touch screen display, and an expanded range of analysis that includes two new spiral plating modes. The new system also introduces a revolutionary self-cleaning feature that is very fast, very thorough, and ensures no sample-to-sample contamination.

“Altogether, the new Autoplate drives spiral plating technology a generational leap forward,” Pappas said.

The new Autoplate deposits microbial suspensions without the need for most serial dilutions, thus increasing efficiency in the microbiology laboratory. Labor and material costs associated with sample preparation and manual dilution are reduced by 75%. Moreover, by eliminating the variability inherent in manual procedures, Autoplate delivers both a higher degree of accuracy, and repeatability.

Spiral Biotech’s Autoplate technology is ideal for any laboratory that uses microbial concentration samples greater than 1,000 cfu/g or cfu/ml, or any application where counts are high and standardization and reproducibility are key.

Spiral Biotech will unveil the new Autoplate at the ASM General Meeting, May 18-20, 2009, in Philadelphia. For more information, visit the Spiral Biotech exhibit, number 133, at ASM General Meeting. Or, visit the website at www.aicompanies.com/autoplate, or call 1-800-554-1620 or 1-781-320-9000.

About Spiral Biotech, Inc.
For more than 30 years Spiral Biotech, Inc., a subsidiary of Advanced Instruments, has produced a line of automated microbiology systems for hospital laboratory and clinical laboratory applications. The company focuses on automating the pre-analytical and analytical steps involved with traditional microbial enumeration with a product line that includes colony counters, plating systems, anaerobic workstations, susceptibility test software, air samplers and sample prep tools. For more information, contact Spiral Biotech on the web at http://www.spiralbiotech.com/ or toll free at 1-800-554-1620.

About Advanced Instruments, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Advanced Instruments, Inc. (http://www.aicompanies.com/) is the world’s largest supplier of freezing-point cryoscopes and osmometers used in dairy, clinical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology laboratories. The company is also a leading supplier of analytical instruments for the food and industrial microbiology markets. Based in Norwood, Massachusetts, USA, the privately held company also produces Fiske® Associates brand diagnostic instruments and operates Spiral Biotech, Inc., D&F Control Systems, Inc., Mart Microbiology, and Delta Instruments as wholly-owned subsidiaries. A worldwide network of direct sales people and independent distributors supports Advanced Instruments’ products.

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Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Microtest Labs Doubles Microbial Identification, Analytical Services

AGAWAM, MASS. – June 3, 2008 – Microtest Laboratories (http://www.microtestlabs.com/) has doubled their microbial identification and analytical services with the purchase of an additional MicroSeq® Microbial Identification System.

The MicroSeq is a state-of-the-art DNA sequence-based system that enables Microtest technicians to more quickly and accurately identify bacteria isolates that are not viable or easily identified.

“With the purchase of our second MicroSeq system, we are not only complimenting our existing unit but doubling our analytical capacity and ability to service our clients,” stated Dr. Steven Richter, Microtest President and Chief Scientific Officer. “As one of the only testing labs in the area with this technology, we are providing our customers with a significant competitive advantage.”

Using the MicroSeq system, Microtest technicians can provide precise and reliable bacteria, mycoplasma, and mold identification in a 24-hour time period. Traditional bacteria and mold identification lab tests are often less accurate, and require up to a one-week turn around time.

“In the highly competitive biotechnology industry, accuracy and speed cannot be compromised,” stated Dr. Richter. “Our ability to provide rapid identification helps our customers minimize down-time, which directly affects their bottom-line. When manufacturing is halted or a cleanroom is shut-down and awaiting test results, there is no product going out the door and that translates to an interruption in sales.”

The MicroSeq system is integrated for use across the spectrum of services that Microtest provides. Customers that will benefit most are those that utilize their analytical testing services in:

  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical Testing & Validation
  • Medical Device Testing & Validation
  • Environmental Control and Testing
  • Water Validation
  • Mold Identification
  • Biologics/Virology

The MicroSeq systems are 99% reliable with repeatable results, and is especially beneficial for companies with pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing applications. Made by the Applera Corporation, the MicroSeq Microbial Identification System is the most accurate and rapid bacterial identification system available today.

For more information about Microtest’s analytical testing and related services, visit contact the Microtest on the Web at: www.microtestlabs.com/medical-device-testing or by phone 1-800-631-1680.

About Microtest
Microtest is a leader in testing services and contract manufacturing for the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Based in Agawam, Massachusetts, USA, the company’s expertise and flexible processes enhance product safety and security, accelerate time to market, and minimize supply chain disruption. For more information, visit www.microtestlabs.com or call 1-413-786-1680 or toll-free 1-800-631-1680.

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Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

Advanced Instruments to Feature Industry Leading Diagnostic Instruments at the Canadian Laboratory Medical Congress


TORONTO — May 30, 2007 — Advanced Instruments, Inc. will feature a suite of industry leading diagnostic instruments for the laboratory at The Canadian Laboratory Medicine Congress, Joint Congress of the Canadian Association of Pathologists/Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists (CLMC), June 11-13, 2007, in booth #305 at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

“Advanced Instruments osmometers and diagnostic products deliver proven results in the laboratory, including a greater flexibility of operation and ease of use, improved control and accuracy, minimized downtime, and increased productivity,” said Ken Micciche, Director of Marketing, Advanced Instruments.

“Backed with more than 50 years experience, Advanced Instruments brings an unparalleled heritage of expertise to our development efforts,” he said.

At CLMC, Advanced Instruments will feature the following in booth #305:

  • The Advanced® Model 3320 Micro-Osmometer is the industry’s most accurate and reliable instrument for osmolality measurement. Its user selectable, optional calibration routine optimizes the linearity in the instrument’s upper range (up to 2,000 mOsm) and ensures testing accuracy and precision over the entire calibrated range. The device also features multi-language prompts, downloadable upgrades, and a simple architecture that simplifies testing and promotes maintenance-free operation.
  • The Advanced® 2020 Multi-Sample Osmometer delivers extremely accurate osmolality measurements, with on-board data management, automated sample handling, and simple, flexible-reporting options for seamless instrument operation.
  • Advanced Instruments’ Model 3320 Micro-Osmometer and 2020 Multi-Sample Osmometer are both ISO 13485:2003 registered and licensed with Health Canada.
  • The Anoxomat™ Mark II Anaerobic System is a revolutionary system for creating anaerobic or microaerophilic environments in a jar. This fast, economical, automated solution — based on the evacuation-replacement method of McIntosh and Fildes — produces microaerophilic and anaerobic atmospheres quickly, in under 3 minutes.

For more information, visit Advanced Instruments, Inc. in booth #305, June 11-13, 2007, at the CLMC in the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. Or, reach Advanced Instruments on the Web at www.aicompanies.com or by phone at 1-800-554-1620 or 1-781-320-9000.

About Advanced Instruments
Founded in 1955, Advanced Instruments, Inc. is the world’s largest supplier of freezing-point osmometers used in clinical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology laboratories. The company is also a leading supplier of analytical instruments and test kits for the food, dairy, and industrial microbiology markets. Based in Norwood, Massachusetts, USA, the company also produces Fiske® Associates brand diagnostic instruments and operates Spiral Biotech, Inc., and Delta Instruments as wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Advanced Instruments’ products are supported by a worldwide network of direct sales people and independent distributors. Reach Advanced Instruments online at www.aicompanies.com or contact customer service at 800-225-4034 or +1-781-320-9000.

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Monday, December 11th, 2006

Microtest Enhances Analytical Lab Services with Addition of Advanced Microbial Identification System

AGAWAM, MASS. - December 11, 2006 - Microtest has dramatically enhanced their analytical lab services with the installation of a new, advanced technology, MicroSeqR Microbial Identification System. The MicroSeq is a state-of-the-art DNA sequence-based system that enables Microtest technicians to more quickly and accurately identify bacteria isolates that are not viable or easily identified.

Using the MicroSeq system, Microtest technicians can provide precise and reliable bacteria, mycoplasma, and mold identification in a 24-hour time period. As one of the only testing labs in the area with this technology, Microtest is providing their customers with a significant competitive advantage. Traditional bacteria and mold identification lab tests are often less accurate, and require up to a one-week turn around time.

“In the highly competitive biotechnology industry, accuracy and speed cannot be compromised,” stated Dr. Steven Richter, Microtest President. “Our new MicroSeq system enables our specialists to provide customers with consistent and rapid results that, unlike previous equipment, ensures that the issues and concerns that prompted our clients to undertake their testing are properly analyzed and resolved, thus putting their production back on track.”

“Our ability to provide rapid identification helps our customers minimize down-time, which directly affects their bottom-line. When manufacturing is halted or a cleanroom is shut-down and awaiting test results, there is no product going out the door and that translates to an interruption in sales,” said Dr. Richter.

The MicroSeq system is integrated for use across the spectrum of services that Microtest provides. Customers that will benefit most are those that utilize their analytical testing services in:

  • Contract Manufacturing
  • Pharmaceutical Testing & Validation
  • Medical Device Testing & Validation
  • Environmental Control and Testing
  • Water Validation
  • Mold Identification
  • Biologics/Virology

The new MicroSeq system is 99% reliable with repeatable results, and is especially beneficial for companies with pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing applications. Made by the Applera Corporation, the MicroSeq Microbial Identification System is the most accurate and rapid bacterial identification system available today.For more information about Microtest’s analytical testing and related services, contact Dennis Champagne, Director of Lab Services, at 1-800-631-1680 or email dchampagne@microtestlabs.com, or visit Microtest on the Net at: www.microtestlabs.com.

About Microtest
Microtest is a leader in testing services and contract manufacturing for the medical device, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. Based in Agawam, Massachusetts, USA, the company’s expertise and flexible processes enhance product safety and security, accelerate time to market, and minimize supply chain disruption. For more information, visit http://www.microtestlabs.com, or call 1-413-786-1680 or toll-free 1-800-631-1680.

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